Digital assets and blockchain: Trudging the road to greater clarity

In this article – “Digital assets and blockchain: Trudging the road to greater clarity” – we review the major developments that have occurred in the crypto space over the past year, including some notable consolidations and bankruptcies, the emerging regulatory framework for cryptoasset trading platforms in Canada, and enforcement actions taken against unregistered platforms, as well as a look toward what the future may hold for the sector.

This article is authored by Matthew Burgoyne and Laure Fouin, partners, Corporate, and Co-Chairs, Digital Assets and Blockchain; Lawrence Ritchie, partner, Litigation, and Co-Chair, Risk Management and Crisis Response; and Jesse-Ross Cohen, Asad Akhtar and Simon Cameron, associates, Litigation.

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